Senator Marchman, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-061, which concerns eliminating state assessments in social studies. She provided opening comments on the bill.

Senator Marchman answered questions from the committee.

Dr. Katy Anthes, Commissioner of Education, Colorado Department of Education, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

Joyce Zurkowski, Chief Assessment Officer, Colorado Department of Education, came to the table to answer questions from the committee.

Dr. Anthes continued to answer questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.

Jen Walmer, representing Democrats for Education Reform and Education Reform Now, testified in support of the bill. She answered questions from the committee.

Ian Stout, representing Loveland Classical Schools, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Evie Hudak, representing Colorado Parent Teacher Association, testified in support of the bill.

Judy Solano, representing Advocates for Public Education Policy, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Vick, representing the Colorado Education Association, the Colorado Association of School Executives, the Colorado Association of School Boards, and the Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Marchman distributed and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment C).

Senator Marchman provided closing comments on the bill. Committee members made comments.